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Long-term fix sought for Escarpment Rail Trail An eroded portion of the Escarpment Rail Trail between the Kenilworth and Wentworth stairs is expected to remain open while Hamilton staff investigates a potential long-term fix....(metroland)

14 charged with running heroin ‘delivery service’ out of LA LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fourteen people have been charged with running a pizza delivery-style drug ring out of Los Angeles that used a fleet of cars to fill telephone orders for heroin and cocaine. Authorities arrested the alleged manager of...(The Seattle Times: Nation & World)

Man shot, killed by police in northern Montana ID’d GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a man who was shot and killed by police in northern Montana. The Great Falls Tribune reports 51-year-old Stacy Micheletti was shot when he brandished a weapon during a...(The Seattle Times: Nation & World)

Judges ask lawmakers for help on psychiatric bed shortage BALTIMORE (AP) — Judges are asking Maryland lawmakers for clarity about how long people can be jailed while waiting to be transferred for psychiatric care. Three judges testified before state lawmakers in Annapolis on Wednesday. The Baltimore Sun is reporting...(The Seattle Times: Nation & World)

SnowScene: Freeride fun comes to Kicking Horse Audrey Hebert has tackled some of the steepest, toughest big mountain runs in the world. When it comes to freeriders, there are few snowboarders in the world who can rival the 30-year-old Banff local. This winter, though, she’ll get the...(calgarysun)

Phoenix police: Girl dies; Man could face a homicide charge PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police say a 3-year-old girl has died of suspected child abuse and the mother’s boyfriend could be facing additional charges. They say the child had been hospitalized on life support since last weekend and was pronounced...(The Seattle Times: Nation & World)

San Diego County to return $290,000 to pot businessman SAN DIEGO (AP) — With California gearing up to permit the sale of recreational marijuana, San Diego County’s top prosecutor has agreed to return $290,000 seized from a pot business owner last year. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that District...(The Seattle Times: Nation & World)

Some Yanks wanted Gleyber Torres in big leagues last season LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - On the day top Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres turned 21, New York general manager Brian Cashman revealed the team's big league staff wanted him on last year's opening-day roster. Shortstop Didi Gregorius injured a...(www.washingtontimes.com stories: Sports)

Need bobbleheads or Diamond Dust? Meetings show is way to go LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - Major league general managers came to Disney World this week looking for players at the winter meetings. Minor league GMs found themselves searching for deals, too, stocking up on bobbleheads, outfield padding and all...(www.washingtontimes.com stories: Sports)